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Rail 5
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,499| Weight | 51.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X1, SX Eagle |
| Motor | Bosch 250W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Bosch 500Wh |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Trek Rail is a highly capable enduro e-MTB, praised for its powerful Bosch motor, excellent suspension performance, and versatile geometry. It excels in both climbing and descending, offering a balanced ride that encourages riders to push their limits. While it comes with a premium price tag, its technology and performance justify the cost for many.
Powerful Bosch motor with efficient power delivery
Excellent suspension performance for both climbing and descending
Versatile geometry adaptable to various terrains
High-quality carbon frame with sleek integration
Large battery capacity for extended rides
Premium price point may be prohibitive for some
Some electronic accessories and controls can be finicky
Limited size availability in certain models
Battery and motor can produce noise during operation
The Rail is a wildly capable e-MTB that rips just as hard as its non-electric brethren, then powers you back up the mountain, no lift ticket necessary.
MTBRDespite the extra reach and full-day ride battery capacity, the handling still feels lively and responsive on top of a rock-solid, surefooted baseline.
Bike PerfectThe Trek Rail is comfortable, confident and a blast to ride.
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Apr 2022 · BHowell
An excellent e-bike with a lot of electronics.
Well rounded ride
Suspension quality
Powerful Bosch motor
Seat angle could be steeper
Vulnerable Bosch controller and Kiox
Mar 2022 · Guy Kesteven
Trek’s Rail 9.9 eMTB is loaded with carbon fiber and wireless tech. Guy Kesteven explores what the pricey Bosch powered flagship is like to ride on a wet and rocky Lake District demo loop
Lightweight yet super precise full carbon frame
Extended enduro geometry
Superbly controlled suspension performance
Latest big battery Bosch Smart System
Full SRAM AXS and Wiz comms componentry
Mega money
AirWiz feels gimmicky
Jan 2022
Price: $13549.99.00 | Model Year: 2021, 2022 | Trek's best long-travel electric mountain bike, designed for All Mountain and Enduro Riding. Light weight optimum compaction low void (OCLV) carbon fiber and magnesium frame comes in three sizes. Flip chip spacer in the rear swing arm further refines geometry for low and high settings.
Trek's best long-travel electric mountain bike, designed for All Mountain and Enduro Riding. Light weight optimum compaction low void (OCLV) carbon fiber and magnesium frame comes in three sizes. Flip chip spacer in the rear swing arm further refines geometry for low and high settings.
Available in three premium color schemes, the bike is setup with 29" wheels but can accommodate 27.5" or a mixed mullet setup (smaller rear wheel, larger front). Sturdy 12mm and 15mm thru-axles with Boost hub spacing offer stronger spoke bracing angle. Magnetic 6mm hex wrench quick release lever makes trail-maintenance convenient.
SRAM AXS wireless electronic shifting, dropper post, and air pressure settings and alerts for the tires and suspension. Bosch Smart System LED Remote, Kiox 300 display, PowerTube 750 battery, and CX motor with eBike Flow app. Premium quad-piston hydraulic disc brakes with extra-large 220mm front extra thick front rotor. Bottle cage bosses and ABUS keyed-alike code keyset.
Excellent weight positioning with the motor and battery low and center, but the PowerTube 750 goes from 9.7lbs to 10.8lbs with the color-matched Trek RIB cover and handle. Longer wheelbase due to longer battery design. Two smartphone apps required to configure all of the electronics (SRAM AXS and Bosch eBike Flow). No USB charging with the Bosch LED Remote despite having a USB-C port built in.
Oct 2021
Great performance e-bike, killer motor tune, but so many glitchy electronic accessories.
Oct 2021 · Matt Beer
The Rail 9.9 now has a 750Wh battery and geometry numbers that are similar to the Slash's.
Jun 2021
Trek's Rail e-bike platform is smooth, powerful, and successfully walks the line between trail bike and something bigger.
May 2021
In the market for an eMTB like the Trek Rail 7 but curious if the price jump for a higher end spec is worth it? Check out this battle?
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armour, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 150 mm travel Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Purple Flip / Trek Black; Matte Olive Grey / Trek Black |
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| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, e-MTB optimised, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+, 230 mm x 57.5 mm Travel: 150mm |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 50 mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length; Size: M, L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 425 mm length Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
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| Crank | SRAM X1 1000, 34T, 165 mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle single-click, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M745 4-piston hydraulic disc Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35 mm width, Presta valve |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Tires | Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60" |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro, 203 mm, 6-bolt |
| Motor | Bosch Performance CX, magnesium motor body, 250 watt, 85 Nm, 25 km/h (15.5 mph) max assist, 32 km/h for New Zealand |
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| Battery | Bosch PowerTube, vertical, 500 wh |
| Remote | Bosch Purion |
| Charger | Bosch compact 2A, 100–240V, smart system |
First added July 31
Last updated October 1
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